He said, “I think the news of the Metro Line coming – even during the time when it was being built – definitely had an effect.”

“Since then there’s obviously been a lot more demand in areas that have the new Metro Line. We have had increased interest coming from areas like Parramatta and the city, buying property in suburbs with access to the Metro Line – especially those within a 1km radius. I think the whole Hills District has benefited because it’s attracted a lot of buyers in the area.”

Where are there new developments in the works?

In the Sydney area, there is a Parramatta light rail line due for completion in 2023.

This would be 12km and connecting Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta.

There are also upgrades to the T3 Bankstown train line between Sydenham and Bankstown that are due by 2024.

In other areas of Australia, two 9km tunnels are due for completion in 2025 as part of the Melbourne Metro.

In Gold Coast, the light rail is expected to be extended to Burleigh Heads.

This is due to be completed in 2023.

Of course, there are many more developments that are in the works across Australia, not only for public transport but for other infrastructure.

Guest author: Ellen Orton is the Head of Business Operations at OpenAgent.com.au, an online agent comparison website helping Australians to sell, buy and own property.

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